Best settings

Sea of Thieves Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • Medium water and shadows
  • FSR/DLSS if available
  • Cap FPS for cooler long sails
  • SSD recommended for large client
Target GPU (rec)GTX 1060 / RX 580
Minimum GPUGTX 650 / HD 7750
RAM16 GB recommended

FAQ — Sea of Thieves performance

Does Sea of Thieves run on Steam Deck?

Playable on Steam Deck for casual crews — expect dips in storms and busy outposts.

Best settings for Sea of Thieves on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.